The last 3 months have seen Stronner transition from tentatively side-stepping along the furniture to walking confidently around the house, yard, and even parks, working his fedora like a pro to increase his attention-drawing power and introducing us to the new people he’s charmed. Next challenge: speaking skills! Not to say we aren’t fond of his arsenal of grunts and looks, but we do hope he learns to communicate with a little more finesse.